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Special Olympics Australia Athlete Tim Gould Shows Us How to be a Champion

By Lindsay Newton, December 21, 2021
Special Olympics Australia athlete, Tim Gould, jumping with racket in hand to reach the tennis ball.
The world's number one tennis player with down syndrome, Tim Gould, shows us how to be a champion.
Press Releases

Shoot for the Stars with European Basketball Week 2018!

One player jumps for a layup shot; another player attempts to block the shot.
Between 24 November and 2 December, almost 19,000 players will take part in 250 local and national events across 35 European countries.
Press Releases

Special Olympics to Make Case for Inclusion and Impact on Capitol Hill

Special Olympics Athletes from all 50 States to Champion the Rights and Needs of People with Intellectual Disabilities
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Why We Need to Maintain a Strong Federal Commitment to Special Olympics By U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.)

By U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.), August 21, 2019
Special Olympics athlete has her eyes tested and points to an eye test card.
“Athletes of determination” was the perfect theme for the 2019 Special Olympics World Games that took place in Abu Dhabi in March.
Community Impact

USA Games Are Underway, Practice Begins

By RJ Nealon, June 22, 2026
Special Olympics New Mexico athletes and coaches celebrate on a at the Track & Field Stadium after practice, excited for the upcoming athletics competitions at the 2026 Specia Olympics USA Games.
The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games are officially underway in the Twin Cities, and there’s much excitement around town.
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ACE and Special Olympics International Extend Partnership to Advance Inclusive Fitness Education

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[San Diego, California, USA - January 29, 2026] The American Council on Exercise (ACE) and Special Olympics International have announced a two-year extension of their partnership to further promote inclusion and accessibility in fitness.
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25 years of Special Olympics European Football Week #EFW2025

25 years of Special Olympics European Football Week #EFW2025
For 25 years, Special Olympics European Football Week has united people across 50+ nations through the power of sport. Join us as we celebrate the magnificent players, coaches, and communities who continue to redefine what’s possible. Here’s to the power of the beautiful game to transform lives.
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